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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,982.36, 314,609.22 and 127,380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,982.36, 314,609.22 and 127,380.36 is: 175,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,982.36 : 314,609.22 = 127,380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,982.36/314,609.22 = 127,380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,982.36x = 314,609.22 × 127,380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,982.36x = 40,075,035,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075,035,702.92/227,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,781.30

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